Live updates of the FIFA World Cup final between Argentina and Germany at Estadio Maracana in Rio de Janeiro.

Welcome to live updates of the 2014 FIFA World Cup final. If you didn’t know…it’s Argentina vs Germany yet again - well for the third time in fact after previous final meetings in 1986 (Argentina 3-2) and 1990 (West Germany 1-0).

by Cameron McMillan7/13/2014 6:36:46 PM

20 minutes away from kickoff. For the record Germany will be wearing their famous white strip while Argentina have been forced to wear an away blue strip.

by Cameron McMillan7/13/2014 6:38:07 PM

The lineups have been named. No Angel Di Maria for Argentina after struggling with a thigh injury.

Di Maria also missed the semifinal win over the Netherlands, and the speedy winger's absence is a big blow for Argentina's attack.

Germany starts with the same lineup that beat Brazil 7-1 in the semifinals after center back Mats Hummels was declared fit despite a minor knee problem.

Lionel Messi spearheads Argentina's attack alongside Gonzalo Higuain, with Sergio Aguero on the bench. Aguero has also struggled with a thigh injury. Argentina also stayed with the same lineup that started in the semifinals.

If Germany win they will add a fourth star to their crest, Argentina are gunning for a third star.

Germany have finished third in the last two World Cups and second in 2002. It’s been 24 years since their last title, while it’s been a 28-year long wait for Argentina.

by Cameron McMillan7/13/2014 6:43:38 PM

The World Cup is now on the pitch. It's been brought out by Carles Puyol and Gisele Bundchen in a Louis Vuitton case.

by Cameron McMillan7/13/2014 6:44:57 PM

To get in the mood let’s watch some classic YouTube clips.

As mentioned above, Argentina beat Germany 3-2 in the 1986 World Cup final – easily the best final of the last 30 years. Check out this superb two minute highlights package with some of the most dramatic 80’s background music you will hear today.

And we can’t have an Argentinian World Cup blog without at least one clip of Maradona – who failed to score in that 1986 final (so not all the pressure is on Messi today). Check out this amazing video of the great man warming up before a game for Napoli.

Today’s game is taking place at Estadio Maracana in Rio de Janeiro and our own Michael Burgess is at the famed ground right now. He’ll be filing after the match so keep an eye on his copy at fulltime.

It looks like a very nice sunny day in Rio. Shots of the Berlin fanzone show locals in raincoats and umbrellas.

by Cameron McMillan7/13/2014 6:48:10 PM

Both teams have played one game in Rio in the tournament. Argentina opened their campaign with a 2-1 win over Bosnia at the ground while Germany beat France 1-0 in their quarter-final at the Maracana. The ground was constructed in 1950 and has a capacity of 74738.

by Cameron McMillan7/13/2014 6:48:20 PM

These two teams have met on 20 occasions. Argentina have won nine, Germany six with five draws. However they have both scored 28 goals each in the 20 previous matches.

by Cameron McMillan7/13/2014 6:48:39 PM

The referee is Italian Nicola Rizzoli, he will have two compatriots running the lines.

by Cameron McMillan7/13/2014 6:49:48 PM

The teams are about to come out onto the ground. A reminder, Germany in white, Argentina in all blue - the first time they've worn the strip at the tournament.

Philipp Lahm and Thomas Mueller joking around under the tunnel. Not many nerves on show.

Germany enjoy early possession but lose it when Jerome Boateng looks for a wide long ball.

by Cameron McMillan7/13/2014 7:01:29 PM

Argentina kick the ball away through and Germanty sit on the ball again. Ozil with a chance near the box but can't get a shot away. Thomas Mueller then fouled near the box and Germany with an early freekick. 30m out right in the middle.

by Cameron McMillan7/13/2014 7:02:52 PM

Germany

German freekick. Big chance early on. Who will shoot?

by Cameron McMillan7/13/2014 7:03:30 PM

Schweinsteiger hits it straight into the wall. And Argentina break down the field. Lavezzi and Higuain link up before Higuain fires a shot across the face of goal. Great counter by Argentina there.

by Cameron McMillan7/13/2014 7:04:24 PM

Germany on the attack again by Ozil can't find a man in the box. Straight down the other end with Argentina on the attack now. They eventually get a throw-in deep in German half.

by Cameron McMillan7/13/2014 7:06:05 PM

Germany now with a throw-in near the corner but a weak cross from Mueller is easily caught by goalkeeper Sergio Romero. End-to-end start but Germans on top.

by Cameron McMillan7/13/2014 7:07:32 PM

Messi yet to get in the game but that's mainly because the only Argentine possession has been on the break. Just as I write that the little Argentine number 10 makes a run down the righthand side.

by Cameron McMillan7/13/2014 7:08:38 PM

He gets past the big Hummels with ease but can't find a teammate in the middle.

by Cameron McMillan7/13/2014 7:09:10 PM

Zabaleta with a cross but it doesn't find a player. Argentina have a corner through. First of the game

by Cameron McMillan7/13/2014 7:10:57 PM

Argentina with a few chances in the last two minutes. Not clear chances but they are getting forward. Now Germany break.

by Cameron McMillan7/13/2014 7:11:43 PM

But they give away the ball in the Argentina half.

by Cameron McMillan7/13/2014 7:12:22 PM

Photo / AP

by Cameron McMillan7/13/2014 7:12:58 PM

A cross comes into the Argentina box but Klose can't get anything on it. Demichelis making sure of that.

by Cameron McMillan7/13/2014 7:13:35 PM

Another freekick for Germany.

by Cameron McMillan7/13/2014 7:14:11 PM

This one is to the right. Ozil sends it in but doesn't find a German head and Argentina clear.